Commercial Split-System Inspection
About this video: Follow Dillon Winiecki as he inspects multiple split-system units located at a commercial property. A split system is designed to move heat from the inside of a…
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Importance of a Preliminary Walk-Through Survey
About this video: The preliminary walk-through survey is the quintessential procedure for gaining an advantageous position in the inspection process right from the start. The preliminary walk-through is an informal…
Warehouse Inspection: Loose Roof Deck Insulation
About this video: Section 6.5.10 Attic Ventilation and Insulation of the ComSOP states inspectors are required to inspect the insulation in unfinished spaces. This applies to commercial warehouses where insulation…
Incline Loading Dock Inspection
About this video: An incline dock slopes away from the building and the dock and provides a gradual upward angle for loading and unloading operations. Since the loading dock is…
Loading Dock Leveler Inspection
About this video: A loading dock leveler, also referred to as a load leveler, is a piece of equipment commonly found at loading docks in commercial and industrial buildings. Its…
Macro vs. Micro Viewpoint of Cracks
About this video: There are two viewpoint approaches that commercial property inspectors should employ to assess cracks: Micro viewpoint: Assessing the building from close proximity. Macro viewpoint: Assessing the building…
Tilt-Up Precast Concrete Building Inspection Highlights
About this video: Tilt-up construction is a method widely used in commercial building construction where concrete wall panels are cast horizontally and then tilted into position. The panels are connected…
Electrical Room Inspection
About this video: An electrical room inspection can encompass a range of equipment. It is important to know what falls within the scope of the ComSOP and what doesn’t. In…
Building Your Business with CCPIA #12: Special Guest Christian Adams, Co-Founder of Repair Pricer
Join us for a conversation with Christian Adams about Repair Pricer, a product for residential and commercial inspectors to provide repair cost estimates and cost-to-cure services. Tune in to learn…
Backflow Preventer Basics
About this video: Backflow preventers are addressed in Section 6.5.7 Plumbing of the ComSOP. It states that inspectors should verify the presence of a back-flow prevention device if, in the…
Building Trap Basics
About this video: A building trap at a commercial building is a plumbing device installed to prevent sewer gasses from entering the building’s interior. It typically consists of a U-shaped…
Commercial Hard-Coat Stucco Inspection
About this video: Section 6.5.2 Exterior of the ComSOP requires inspectors to identify the type of siding on a building and inspect the siding, flashing and trim. Commercial buildings may…